A | B |
1st step in presenting a motion | rise and address the president |
2nd step in presenting a motion | recognition by the president |
3rd step in presenting a motion | presenting the motion |
4th step in presenting a motion | seconding the motion |
last step in presenting a motion | statement of the question |
proper terminology in presenting a motion | "I move that" |
The order motions are voted on | reverse |
general consent | unamnimous |
tie vote | lost motion |
votes conflicting with the constitution and by-laws | null and void |
when secrecy is desired in voting | ballot |
when a candidate receives more votes than another candidate | plurality |
one more than half | majority |
highest ranked motion | adjourn unqualified |
main motion | ranks last in precedence |
present an item of business for consideration and action | main motion |
temporarily delay action | lay on the table |
terminate discussion | previous question |
get rid of a committee that has taken up the question | discharge |
get rid of committe that has not taken up question | reconsider |
appoint the committee | presidents duty |
modify motion under consideration | amend |
ways to amend | adding, subtracting, subtract then add |
applies to the first ranked amendment | second ranked amendment |
applies to the main motion | first degree amendment |
call attention to a rule violation | point of order |
interrupt a speaker | point of order |
chapter decision of the presidents ruling | appeal from the decision of the chair |
appeal that results in a tie | chair is sustained |
permit the chapter to break a rule | suspend standing rules |
determine the accuracy of a vote | division |
close nominations | 2/3 vote |
permit a member to gain parliamentary info | parliamentary inquiry |
may interupt a speaker | parliamentary inquiry |
terminate or close a meeting | adjourn |
qualified adjourn | put a time on |
qualified adjourn | main motion |
adjourn | at any time in a meeting except when voting |
bring back for further consideration | take from the table |
only member who can move reconsider | prevailing side |